Location: Ames
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Ames is a city located in the central part of Story County, Iowa, United States. It is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines, and had a 2016 population of 66,191. The U.S. Census Bureau designates the Ames metropolitan statistical area as encompassing all of Story County; combined with the Boone, Iowa micropolitan statistical area (Boone County, Iowa), the pair make up the larger Ames-Boone combined statistical area. While Ames is the largest city in Story County, the county seat is in the nearby city of Nevada 8 miles (13 km) east of Ames.
Restaurants in Ames
1. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
2. Ames Silversmithing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By MaMa_C52 - Des Moines, United States
What can I say about Ames Silversmithing, they are simply the best. The staff is helpful, knowledgeable and not pushy. This time I had Isaac, who was excellent but that is the case , whomever you have. Jewelry is high end , they can walk you through so that you get exactly what you are looking for. Highly recommend
3. Octagon Center for the Arts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
The Octagon Center for the Arts is a non-profit community art organization. The Octagon has been a cornerstone of the cultural scene in Ames since 1966. The Octagon serves more than 30,000 people annually through education classes and outreach programs, rotating exhibits, retail gallery shop, and special events such as the annual Octagon Art Festival
4. Clothes Cottage Boutique
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
5. It's All About Me! Boutique & Spa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Reiman Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 352 reviews
Enchanting, 17-acre garden with new display annually; inside find a live, exotic butterfly exhibit and gardens that change seasonally; private rentals available.
Reviewed By GG123traveler
Spent a couple hours here on a cloudy morning enjoying the beautiful flowers and sounds of water falls. It was great to enjoy the butterflies also.
7. Iowa State University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 328 reviews
Reviewed By beachball42 - Carmel, United States
Came here on a college visit and really enjoyed ISU. We had never been and only done the virtual tour online. The virtual tour doesn't do this campus justice. A large campus set in a small town in the Midwest and a nice mix of old and new. After our visit our daughter said this is where she wants to go. We originally were looking at this as a back up option but we all loved the campus. Having done many college visits I would rank ISU right up there with one of the prettier campuses we've seen.
8. Della Viti
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
9. Brunnier Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 619douglasp
If you visit the Iowa State University campus, be sure to include a visit to the Brunnier Museum. They have a great selection of fine art to enjoy. Some pieces are permanent and some rotate so, there is something different to see though out the year.
